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Wendells RV-6A
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Date:  9-2-2020
Number of Hours:  4.00
Manual Reference:  VS Rear Spar
Brief Description:  Reverse Bolt Direction

The RV6 plans are no where near as precise as newer models and DWG 34 Sec C-C showed three AN4 bolts on the bottom of the Vertical Stabilizer Spar being inserted from the Aft forward so thats what I did. Frankly, threading washers and nuts from inside there was a real arm twister but it was doable. Later, I saw a different view drawing and it showed bolt insertion from the inside of fuselage side. Go figure. I remember old hangar discussion about bolts facing rear, yada yada yada. I recall seeing RV7 plans where bolts face both directions in many places, even some main spar bolts.
So, to either win an argument, or to satisfy my curiosity, I emailed VANS once again. Regardless, I did reverse the 6 bolts holding the VS rear spar rather than wait for VANS answer. I'll add their answer here when it arrives.
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The original bolt up.

The original bolt up.

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The final bolt up.

The final bolt up.

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The final bolt up view inside.,

The final bolt up view inside.,

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